Small groups

Small Groups

The Military Christian Fellowship has groups across Australia at many Defence establishments. Like MCF-A, these groups are non-denominational and are a means by which Christians can connect and encourage each other. MCF-A doesn’t control these groups, we support them!

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If there is not an MCF Representative in your area, contact the MCF Office and ask to be put in contact with other MCF members at your Defence Establishment.

Starting a small group

If you would like to start an MCF-A group at the Defence Installation where you work, contact the MCF office to be put in touch with other MCF-A Christians at your location. You may choose to be an MCF-A Representative. An MCF Representative is a point of contact for information and literature for MCF and as a support for MCF members and others they come into contact with. We also encourage Reps where a group has formed to actively advertise their group and seek new members to join. Representatives have their names placed on the website and in the annual Crossfire magazine under their State and location.
The MCF-A Representative Information and Application form has further information on what an MCF-A Representative is.

You may also be interested in checking out the following guides:
MCF Ministry Getting Started
MCF Ministry Small Groups
MCF Ministry Outreach.

Online Small Group:

Anyone who is or has been associated with Defence (in Australia – ADF, APS or Contractor) is welcome to join an online MCF Small Group. Please contact mcf.office@defence.gov.au for more info on how to join a group.

ACT

Anzac Park West Offices
Contact: Mr Glenn Thomas (3)
Email: glenn.thomas3@defence.gov.au

Brindabella Park Offices
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Campbell Park Offices
Contact: Mr Joe Lee (3)
mail: joseph.lee3@defence.gov.au

Fairbain
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

HMAS Harman
Contact: CHAP Martin Christensen (1)
Email: martin.christensen1@defence.gov.au

Majura Park
Contact: LCDR Philip Watt (1)
Email: philip.watt1@defence.gov.au

RMC / ADFA
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Russell Offices
Contact: CHAP Dennis Park (1)
Email: dennis.park1@defence.gov.au
or
Contact: CHAP Sean Heslehurst
Email: sean.heslehurst@defence.gov.au

HQJOC – see NSW

Duty Chaplain Canberra: 0410 028 957

NSW

Coffs Harbour Region
Contact: LTGEN (Ret’d) Barnabas Masih
Email: ajai_masih2@yahoo.com

Defence Establishment Orchard Hills
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Defence Plaza Sydney
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

DST Group Sydney – Eveleigh
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

DST Online Govteams – ‘Military Christian Fellowship DST MCF’
Contact: MCF Office for details on how to join
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Holsworthy Barracks
Contact: RSDS Jason Lilley
Email: jason.lilley@defence.gov.au

HMAS Albatross
Contact: CHAP Todd Galvin
Email: todd.galvin@defence.gov.au

Contact: LS Ben Scicluna (for Romeo area)
Email: benjamin.scicluna@defence.gov.au

HMAS Creswell 
Contact:  MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

HMAS Kuttabul – Sydney
Contact: CHAP Anelle Beeby
Email: anelle.beeby@defence.gov.au

HQJOC – Bungendore
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Penrith (Danallam House)
Contact: Mr Robert Barber
Email: robert.barber@defence.gov.au

RAAF Base Glenbrook
Contact: MR Brett Gash
Email: brett.gash@defence.gov.au

RAAF Base Richmond
Contact: CPL Jaycob Hardwick
Email: jaycob.hardwick@defence.gov.au
or Contact: Joshua Guelen-Oates
Email: joshua.guelen-oates@defence.gov.au

RAAF Base Wagga
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

RAAF Base Williamtown
Contact: FLTLT Paul Robson
Email: paul.robson3@defence.gov.au

Randwick Barracks
Contact: Mr Peter Harvie
Email: peter.harvie@defence.gov.au

Singleton Military Area – Lone Pine Barracks
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Duty Chaplain Sydney: 0411 203 618

NT

Larrakeyah Defence Precinct and/or Tri Service All Ranks (other countries Defence members also welcome)
Contact: LS Luke Eglinton
Email: luke.eglinton@defence.gov.au

Robertson Barracks
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au 
or on call Duty Chaplain ARMY: 0427 713 963 or Switch 08 8925 2000

RAAF Tindal
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au
Contact:  On Call Duty Chaplain AIR FORCE: 0427 890 054 or Switch: 08 8973 6111

RAAF Base Darwin
Contact: Chaplain Darren Loechel
Email: darren.loechel@defence.gov.au
or Contact: On call Duty Chaplain AIR FORCE 0477 308 064 or Switch: 08 8923 8888

Duty Chaplain NAVY Northern Territory: 0457 712 743
Duty Chaplain ARMY Northern Territory: 0427 713 963
Duty Chaplain RAAF Northern Territory: 0477 308 064

QLD

Gallipoli Barracks – Enoggera
Contact: WO2 Martin Fisher
Email: martin.fisher1@defence.gov.au

and 2 CER
Contact: SPR Zian Gibbs
Email: zian.gibbs@defence.gov.au

HMAS Cairns
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au
Duty Chaplain: 0472 568 610

Lavarack Barracks – Townsville
Contact: CHAP Frances Maltby
Email: frances.maltby1@defence.gov.au
Duty Chaplain: 0428 183 728

Navy HQ (Sth QLD – Brisbane)
Contact: CHAP Stephen Briggs
Email: stephen.briggs1@defence.gov.au

RAAF Base Amberley
Contact: SGT Matthew Coleman
Email: matthew.coleman1@defence.gov.au
or
Contact: The Chaplaincy team
Email: amb.chaplains@defence.gov.au 
Duty Chaplain:  0439 301 844

RAAF Base Townsville
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Duty Chaplain South QLD: 0437 254 487

TAS

NHQ Tasmania; Anglesea Barracks; Derwent Barracks; Warrane Barracks
Contact: CHAP Christopher Bowditch
Email: christopher.bowditch@defence.gov.au

Duty Chaplain covering Tasmania is from HMAS Cerberus 0417 494 803 who will activate Tasmania Reserve chaplains as required.

VIC

Defence Plaza Melbourne
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

DSTO Fisherman’s Bend
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

DST Online Govteams – ‘Military Christian Fellowship DST MCF’
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

HMAS Cerberus
Contact: Chaplain Renier van Der Klashorst
Email: renier.vanderklashorst@defence.gov.au

or Duty Chaplain HMAS Cerberus: 0417 494 803

Latchford Barracks – Bandiana
Contact: MCF Office for contact
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Puckapunyal Military Area
Contact: (Sallyman) Kenny Delamore
Email: kenneth.delamore1@defence.gov.au
or
Contact: (Sallywoman) Jo Delamore
Email: joanne.delamore@defence.gov.au

RAAF East Sale
Contact: FLTLT Adam Nickson
Email: adam.nickson@defence.gov.au

RAAF Williams, Laverton and Point Cook
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Simpson Barracks – Watsonia
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Victoria Barracks Melbourne
Contact: Mrs Pam Smith
Email: pam.smith@defence.gov.au
or
Contact: Mr Darren Thomas
Email: darren.thomas7@defence.gov.au

 

WA

Campbell Barracks Swanbourne
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

HMAS Stirling and/or Tri Service All Ranks SW WA (other countries Defence members welcome)
Contact: Mr Christiaan Pretorius
Email: christiaan.pretorius@defence.gov.au

RAAF Base Pearce
Contact: MCF Office
Email: mcf.office@defence.gov.au

Emergency/ Duty Chaplain Western Australia: 0407 212 967
Emergency/ Duty Chaplain Perth Area: 0418 685 537